A drone was flown into Comerica Park stadium during the Detroit Tigers’ home opener on Friday afternoon, prompting a police response and the arrest of one individual, according to authorities.
The incident occurred approximately 30 minutes after the first pitch of the game against the Chicago White Sox. Detroit police say the drone originated from the top floor of a parking garage at Brush Street and East Adams Avenue, just outside the stadium’s main entrance.
The drone operator was apprehended near the garage, and the case is now under investigation by both the Detroit Police Department and the Michigan State Police. A warrant request has been submitted and is currently being reviewed by the Wayne County Prosecutor’s Office.
While the Federal Bureau of Investigation was initially mentioned as involved, the agency later issued a standard statement to local authorities saying it neither confirms nor denies the existence of investigations.
The drone’s presence in the stadium did not visibly disrupt the game, however the incident has raised renewed concerns about unauthorised drone activity over large public gatherings, particularly in urban venues with high attendance.
This is not the first time Comerica Park has dealt with drone-related security issues. In September 2024, a Green Day concert at the same stadium was briefly halted after a drone was spotted overhead. The band was temporarily removed from the stage out of caution, and the drone operator was later arrested outside the venue.
Officials have not disclosed the type of drone used in Friday’s incident or whether it carried any additional payload. There were no injuries reported, and authorities say further updates will follow once the investigation progresses.
Local law enforcement continues to urge the public to avoid flying drones near sports venues, concerts or other crowded events, noting both safety and legal implications under federal and local airspace regulations.
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